101 in 1001 version 2.0

March 1st, 2010

So I'm doing it again -- another list of 101 goals to complete in 1001 days. But this time it's version 2.0. Revised a bit. The last go around I completed 60 goals and was in the process of completing 8 more. Even though I didn't complete all 101, I know I was way more productive in reaching my goals than I would have been if I didn't write them down. And sharing them on my blog helped me to stay motivated and accountable.

I've heard that people who write down their goals make 9 times more money over the course of their lifetimes than those who don't. I'm guessing that's because people who write down their goals actually accomplish 9 times as much over the course of their lives than those who don't. And the money is just a side effect of productivity.

One thing I learned through the process last time around is that I change a lot over the course of 1001 days. My direction and goals changed course in ways I couldn't have predicted when I first started. So in this way 1001 days is a long period for a goal list. But on the other hand, it's a handy amount of time because it gives you several seasons in which to check off goals that might be seasonal in nature. So this time I'm going to change things up a bit. I'm going to allow myself to revise my goal list once a year to keep up with changes. I'd also like the chance to add new goals along the way when inspired so I'm going to leave some of the goals open and fill them in as I go. As a result, the list is looking a little wimpy right now but I know I've got some experiences coming up that will help me fill them in.

Just like the first go around I'm not going to be primarily motivated by my list. I like to live life, listen to God, and see what happens - be open to opportunities that present themselves. So here goes!